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Student video promotes awareness of Great Lakes marine debris
Published on April 18, 2017
While plastic monsters invade Michigan’s Great Lakes and inland waterways, Alpena Elementary students create video to foster awareness of this issue among their local community. -
Wetland Wake-Up Day on the Saginaw Bay wants no child left inside on Earth Day
Published on April 17, 2017
Create and fly kites, take a hike, enjoy crafts at Bay City State Recreation Area. -
Don't miss the free Lake Erie and Detroit River Fishery Workshop
Published on April 12, 2017
Learn about the latest trends, challenges and opportunities ahead for those who love fishing. -
Northeast Michigan place-based education network explores Environmental-STEM learning opportunities
Published on April 4, 2017
School and community partners from the Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative explore how environmental-STEM learning can support student engagement in Great Lakes stewardship. -
Michigan Sea Grant Extension educator Dan O’Keefe receives Dr. Howard A. Tanner Award
Published on April 4, 2017
Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fishermen's Association honors O'Keefe's contributions to sport fishery. -
Aquaculture, commercial fishing, and local fisheries products on agenda at Seafood Summit
Published on March 30, 2017
Michigan Seafood Summit to be held in Detroit along with the International Association of Great Lakes Research Conference. -
Study of deepwater fishes in Lake Superior reveals their visual capabilities
Published on March 30, 2017
Predator and prey fish inhabiting deepest waters of Lake Superior use vision to detect each other. -
Salmon Ambassador volunteers had mixed success for Chinook salmon in 2016 on Lake Michigan
Published on March 22, 2017
Research shows wild salmon made up the majority of the catch in most regions. -
Fishing for answers: Here's how you can help Great Lakes fisheries
Published on March 22, 2017
Michigan Sea Grant is offering anglers a variety of ways to contribute information to scientists in 2017. -
Fishery experts to discuss recent findings, management at South Haven Fishery Workshop
Published on March 20, 2017
2017 Southern Lake Michigan meeting on April 20 is free, open to public. -
MSU Extension educator chosen as 2017 Informal Science Educator of the Year
Published on March 17, 2017
Sea Grant's Brandon Schroeder to receive honor from Michigan Science Teachers Association. -
In life, ivory gull draws crowd -- and in death, will contribute to science
Published on March 17, 2017
A rare arctic visitor brings birders to Flint, may be used by scientist to help better understand the species. -
High School Aquaculture Challenge program kicks off
Published on March 15, 2017
Competition engages students in a real-world, hands-on science and business experience. -
Lake Huron Fisheries Workshops explore lake's status, health, trends and fishing opportunities
Published on March 14, 2017
Registration now open for four free workshops to be held in April. -
Michigan Sea Grant project looks at cisco restoration in Lake Michigan
Published on March 5, 2017
How can cisco restoration efforts be tailored to fit the needs of Lake Michigan stakeholder groups? -
How can we stop drownings in the Great Lakes?
Published on March 5, 2017
Water safety conference to address ways to improve safety, education and more -
Local Macomb County resident begins year of service providing environmental education and outreach
Published on February 28, 2017
Huron Pines AmeriCorps member to serve with MSU Extension and Michigan Sea Grant expanding outreach capacity. -
Great Lakes prey fish populations declining
Published on February 28, 2017
Conference provides a cross-basin overview of status and trends from 1978 to 2015. -
Ontario Ojibwa members travel to U.P. to attend Seafood HAACP training
Published on February 28, 2017
Anishnawbeg Iskatewizaagegan of Kiigoogewin working to reopen walleye fishery in Shoal Lake, Ontario. -
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Flowering rush
Published on February 26, 2017
This plant is an up and coming aquatic invasive plant in the Saginaw Bay Watershed.